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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1929
Page
6
Central Junior High presents a Friday band concert featuring junior orchestra and band selections. Readings include The Old Clock and The Scout with Atlantis suite pieces and several marches. The program lists various musical numbers and descriptive pieces reflecting a school ensemble event.
The seventh and eighth grades held their weekly assembly Tuesday morning. Frank Roberts read the Scripture. Mr Sailack’s orchestra performed Prince Charming Big Ben Atlantis. Miss Martins Boys Glee Club sang Capital Ship Buffalo Bill Levee Song. Frank Roberts G C Murt and Jack Maine sang verses. Announcements included Junior High Concert next Friday at 8 15 and ninth grade play A Man Higher Up. Boys closed with Farewell to The Highland and Home Going Song.
The Girl Reserve club held a farewell tea for senior girls on the school lawn Wednesday afternoon. Senior girls and club members attended as Cake and Pinch were served while the school orchestra played. Organizers were Pally Ellison and Betty Watts. The event ran from 4:00 to 3:00 p.m., with much enjoyment.
A school bulletin recaps picnic plans near Seouls Cave if Mr Bonar approves, asks Mr Irle to join, and notes rooms 7C 7E 7F attendance and absences. 8B reports a class meeting with Ness before the group, while 8F boasts a ninety seven percent attendance and lists concert participants Gene Fast Preston Davis.
Margaret Bibb visited Charleston on Tuesday while Mary Moan spent two weeks in Richmond visiting relatives. Margaret Tucker traveled to Mountain Take with friends. Mrs. Thompson brought her daughter Virginia to school. A track meet at the Fairgrounds saw Archie Mackey of Beckley suffer a bad fall during the high jump around five feet, dimming chances at the Oak Hill sectional.
The Puppet club directed by Miss Jordan presented a Friday program for grade children. The first act featured Charles Lewis and Fay Miles in a comedy, followed by a performance of The Three Bears with Cleo Swith Buster Mellen Elizabeth Ballard and Clifford McKinney in the cast. No admission was charged.
Oak Hill won the sectional track with 42 points while Beckley placed second with 99. Pying Eagles runners led by Happold in the broad jump, Willis in shot put, and Wade in the 440 and relays. Beckley plans six athletes for Morgantown state meet with Rappolt and Willis also advancing. Beckley High soccer beat Shady with 3 4. Archery on Warper Road crowned Earl Long with 283 points for first prize.
The Physical Education department hosted a program on Thursday May 8 sponsored by Mr. Erle. The event was enjoyed by all. No class followed for Rose, drawing a larger crowd. Funds raised will cover expenses of the physical education department.
Friday's Parents Visiting Day at Beckley High featured student exhibitions in the Auditorium and Home Economics displays after the morning tours. The day's events closed with a Wand and Orchestra program, then the Chess Club finals are set for Monday May 20 with competitors including Robert Bright and Robert Watts among many students.
The district lists graduation exercises from May 27 to May 31 with speakers at several locations including Cirtsville Glen White Stratton Beckley and Wesleyan Dr Hitchie Ware Pres Sims and Rev. speakers named. About fifty more coupon applications expected. contracts for next year issued to high school teachers to be returned Friday. Mt View closing address by Mr Carmichael. Otis mental tests given to sixth graders. results to be used by Junior High next year. Board of Education monthly meeting set for Monday May 20.
Miss Taiia Clays algebra classes will present a two act play titled Loving in Plane Geometry. Cast includes Ruth Wilson Osophy James Nea Cat Qlas John Shawley and others with a student audience likely to enjoy a self trained production.
The Senior class held a meeting on Tuesday May 1 to plan the annual picnic. Committees were formed and the location is to be decided.
Seniors may be exempt from some or all final exams during Senior Week starting May 20 if their average in affected classes is an A. An average of B or lower requires reporting for both exams and Senior Week in those classes.
The notice lists staff roles and charges for the junior high and announces that all students must return library books during the week of May 20 to 21. Students who fail to return will face consequences.
The Commercial Law Class of the third period heard several speakers this week. Tuesday featured J. J. Bussgardner, a corporation lawyer, discussing corporations, partnerships, liabilities, and organization. Wednesday included J. C. Heberlin and Mr Ferguson from Cincinnati Insurance Company speaking on general insurance terms and life insurance details.
Beginning Monday May 27 classes run in order and are 1% hours long Examinations occur Monday Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
The ninth grade assembly Friday morning featured Mr Bonar reading scripture and the Lord's Prayer. Mr Sullack's orchestra performed Naval Parade and Atlantis, while Beverly Watts discussed a May 17 concert gift suggestion for the Junior High, proposing a clock bell system that rings at period ends.
Ten members of the Woodrow Wilson High School orchestra played for Mabscott during a Friday morning assembly program.
The Beckley schools introduced three violinists and 12 beginners under Glen Sallack as music instructor. By 1925 the orchestra had 25 members and by 1995 the band and orchestra reached 35. Honorary offices mark leadership, while 250 students in Town District engage with the program.
A 1920 summer term for high school students begins June 4 and ends August 2 under R. Knotts. Tuition matches last year at £20. Eligible students who finish eighth grade may earn up to 1.5 units with high marks. others earn 1 unit. Courses cover English Civics Occupations General Science Algebra and more across grades. Parents toured the school Friday for exhibits and a tea, followed by a Friday night program of PE demonstrations and student performances.
Miss Chamber's home room RF posted the school's top attendance at 97.199 percent, earning the banner. Christine Clay's TD led seventh grade with 6.42286 percent. Mrs Thompson QE topped ninth grade with 95.333 percent. Miss Martin's room had the fewest tardies, and 237 students achieved perfect attendance.
Home Room notes list student weekend motor trips to Charleston Huntington and Princeton. visits to Hinton Morgantown Louisville. track meet participants led by Elouise Evans Ruth Daniels and Joe Farris. state meet contenders Joe Farris Clyde Worley and Bill Wade. various dances and club events at Mt Hope Oak Hill Teel and Mt Tabor.
More than 120 state high school commercial students from 25 schools competed at Marshall College for the fifth annual state commercial contest. Seven silver trophies were awarded, with W H S entries earning multiple honors in bookkeeping and related events. A banquet followed the contest as trophies and medals were distributed.
College students served as speakers during the assembly in the auditorium. Alma McKinney was announced for a May 6 piano recital at the Junior High auditorium. Certificates were awarded to typewriting students for speed and accuracy. The Social Service club planned a May 16 picnic on Raleigh road as their final meeting of the year.
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